The Challenge in Ukraine
In Ukraine, about 90% of waste ends up in landfills, and the recycling rate is one of the lowest in the world. This is caused by a lack of data openness, complex interaction between waste generators and recyclers, and a high level of corruption in the industry.
Our Mission
To ensure market transparency through open data, reduce waste landfill volumes, and create conditions under which waste becomes a valuable resource.
Solutions for Stakeholders
WUA offers tailored tools for four key groups:
For Business (Waste Generators)
- Matchmaking ('Tinder for waste'): A system for intellectual search of reliable partners for the recycling or disposal of specific waste types.
- Eco-profile of the company: A validated profile that displays the enterprise's responsible attitude to the environment.
- International waste 'passport': Documentation according to international standards for cooperation with foreign partners.
For Recyclers & Collectors
- Raw material search: Opportunities to find suppliers of secondary raw materials (paper, polymers, cullet, tires, etc.) in the required volumes and regions.
- Placing advertisements: Publishing offers for buying secondary raw materials.
For Local Authorities & Municipalities
- Public registers aggregator: Access to consolidated information about licensees and environmental violators.
- Resolution №835 tool: Support in creating mandatory open datasets on waste collection sites and management facilities.
- Investment passports: Analysis of accumulated data for drafting projects of waste recycling plant construction.
For Public & Activists
- Open Access: Monitoring of utility companies' activity, open data on the state of regional environment, and visualized reports.
Business Model & Monetization
We combine social environmental impact with commercial viability through three core channels:
Subscription
Annual fee for municipalities for account access and digital data auditing services.
Marketplace Commission
Transaction fees for successful recycling and raw material deals concluded on our B2B platform.
Value-Added Services
Creating custom datasets, focus market research, analytical reports for industry associations, and paid ads.
Principles & Integration
The company actively cooperates with international organizations and business incubators, such as 1991 Civic Center, USAID, Eurasia Foundation, and is a member of the Circular Economy Cluster.
WUA implements its solutions in compliance with European Green Deal standards.
"Waste Ukraine Analytics is a critical digital transformation tool for the ecological sector of Ukraine, turning fragmented data into a transparent market of resources."
